- Must visit
Olympic Museum
The City’s Flagship Museum On Ouchy’s Lakeside, Covering Olympic History, Athletes, And Interactive Sports Exhibits.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Grenoble to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grenoble to Lausanne will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 5 buses that leave Grenoble for Lausanne on Wed, Jun 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 164 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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51822
FlixBus
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Lausanne:
A bus is $163 (€132) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Lausanne costing on average $184 (€149).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $128 (€103) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $106 (€86). The journey takes 3h 18m versus 2h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Grenoble to Lausanne buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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51822 | 8:00 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 3h45 | 11:45 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
50826 | 9:15 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 3h45 | 1:00 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 3h15 | 1:05 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Grenoble to Lausanne run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:25, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 5:25 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Lausanne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lausanne trip today.
The City’s Flagship Museum On Ouchy’s Lakeside, Covering Olympic History, Athletes, And Interactive Sports Exhibits.
Internationally Renowned Museum Devoted To Outsider Art, Founded From Jean Dubuffet’s Collection.
Major Arts District Next To The Station, Home To Several Museums In A Contemporary Cultural Complex.
Lausanne’s Best-Known Lakeside District, Popular For Promenades, Views, Parks, And Easy Access To The Water.
Atmospheric Historic Center With Steep Lanes, Small Squares, Shops, And Major Monuments Around The Cathedral.
Scenic Waterfront Walk Along Lake Geneva, Favored For Strolling, Sunset Views, And Classic Lausanne Photos.
A classic Swiss fondue made with Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois, traditionally shared with bread. It is a staple in French-speaking Switzerland and very popular around Lausanne.
Melted raclette cheese scraped over potatoes and served with pickles and onions. This emblematic dish from nearby Romandy and Valais is widely enjoyed in Lausanne.
The signature dish of Canton Vaud: leeks and potatoes slowly stewed together, usually served with saucisse aux choux. It is one of the most local specialties to try in Lausanne.
A world-renowned fine dining destination just outside central Lausanne, celebrated for exceptional French haute cuisine and polished service.
A longstanding local favorite near the station, known for its lively bistro atmosphere, seasonal cooking, and dependable Swiss-French comfort food.
One of Lausanne’s most historic restaurants, appreciated for traditional Swiss dishes, rustic charm, and a classic old-town dining experience.
Lausanne is pricey by European standards, especially for hotels and dining. Groceries and transit are manageable, but restaurant meals add up quickly.
Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving CHF 2-10 for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares; no tip needed for quick coffee stops.
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